Private Equity Investment Team Summer 2027 Internship

HQ Capital (Deutschland) GmbH; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly compensation $30

Job summary

HQ Capital (Deutschland) GmbH invites U.S.-based undergraduates in their Junior year to join the US Investment Team for a 10-week on-site internship starting around June 1, 2027, in Miami, FL. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

The program covers monitoring private equity investments, financial modelling, due diligence, and the preparation of investment materials, with hands-on responsibilities and exposure to LP/GP processes within a

Qualifications

• Strong analytical ability and demonstrated analytical capacity.
• Currently in Junior Year of Undergrad (rising senior).
• Interest in private equity LP/secondary/co-investments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor existing private equity investments: primary, secondary, and direct co-investments.
• Support the investment process: financial modelling, diligence, and memos.
• Produce marketing materials for fundraising and investor reporting.
• Conduct market and financial research; assist AI automation initiatives.

Skills

Analytical ability

Teamwork

Communication

MS Office

AI tools

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate student (Junior year)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Description

The internship in our US Investment Team will begin on or about June 1, 2027 and run approximately 10 weeks, through mid-August, with some flexibility for academic calendars. Candidates must be in their Junior year of undergrad (rising seniors).
This is an on-site internship and applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will not require current or future visa sponsorship.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; early submission is encouraged. Will be accepting resumes until November 15, 2026.
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES (CO-INVESTMENTS, SECONDARIES AND PRIMARIES)
Monitoring Existing Private Equity Investments

• Primary fund investments
• Secondary fund investments
• Direct co-investments
• Portfolio management and allocation

Supporting the Investment Process

• Financial modelling and analysis
• Involvement in the diligence process
• Preparation of investment models and memorandums
• Quantitative and qualitative analysis of transactions
• Market and financial research
• Assisting in AI automation processes

Assisting in the Preparation of Marketing Materials

• Fundraising and Secondary pitch materials
• Market research
• Investor reporting materials

Your profile

• Strong academic record with demonstrated analytical ability
• Currently in Junior Year of Undergrad (Rising Senior), majoring in Finance, Economics, or Business, or in a quantitative or STEM field (e.g. Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, the sciences). Strong candidates from non-traditional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Proven interest in the limited-partner (LP) side of private equity: fund investments, secondaries, and co-investments.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is essential
• Proficiency using AI tools (e.g. Claude Code, Claude Cowork, Codex, or Cursor) with sound judgment about their output

Why us?

• Opportunity to take on responsibility from day one
• International working environment
• Open communication, flat hierarchies and short information channels
• Compensation: $30 per hour
• Free beverages and snacks